Pet appreciation in Saratoga Springs

Next week, May 1-9, is the Humane Society’s “Be Kind to Animals Week.”

Bernard AKA Nardles photographed by Tracey Buyce

Saturday several downtown businesses will celebrate the sixth annual Dog Day Celebration. The money raised will go to Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County, H.O.P.E. and the county animal shelter. Donations to the shelter will be made in the memory of longtime shelter supporter Sandy Frankel.

Events include a pet week coloring contest, a food & supplies drive for the animal shelter, custom-bandana making for your pet at Dawgdom and $5 dog portraits by Tracey Buyceat Impressions of Saratoga.

• Battle of The Biscuits Treat tasting – yum!
Your Dog can help us pick the favorite treat. A gift for every dog that participates!

• Pet Photos by Tracey Buyce at Impressions
Dog portraits available – $5 donation to The Shelter and Safe Pet Partnership plus proceeds from all photo sales will also be donated. This year you will be able to order your photos & fun, new products online. See www.TraceyBuyce.com for info.

• “The Sour Little Lemon Tree” book signing.
Local young author, Sarah Evans donates part of the proceeds from each sale to the S.C. Animal Shelter.

Dawgdom

• make a custom bandana for your pet

• Battle of The Biscuits Treat tasting – yum!
Your Dog can help us pick the favorite treat. A gift for every dog that participates!

• North Country Wild Care with a rescued Owl

• Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue

Downtowner Motel

• make and decorate plaster casts of your pets footprints

Saratoga Guitar

• Dog Howling Contest in front at 1pm SHARP!

The Downtowner Motel

• Lori Dorry with Miss Rosie looking for a forever home

• Bentley & the Empire Rottie Rescue

Gaffney’s Pet Friendly Patio 11am til 3pm

• Lunch and Libations in the Garden for you and your Pup One day only! Lunch specials for you AND your pup including Chihuahua Stew and The Chuckwagon!